Sister Jan Craven is on top of the world when she goes home each night from her hodgepodge of excitement. She was named coordinator of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods a little more than a month ago and she's enjoying the kaleidoscope of activities.She could be reading emails, receiving prayer requests from around the world, meeting people, leading tours, or learning new ways to incorporate Mother Theodore's presence and legacy into her own prayer life.
"Each day is different and that's something I really love," she said. "I've learned a lot about Mother Theodore. I need to know a lot more, too. I thought I knew a lot about this woman already, but there is so much more to learn, to reflect on, to incorporate into my own prayer life."
Speaking of prayers, requests for spiritual support have come from Italy, Holland, Paraguay and other nations just in the short time Sister Jan has ministered as coordinator. Here's an example:
"One man, he's a famous chef from New Jersey. He's an executive chef at a French restaurant. He was browsing through Barnes and Noble's one day. He picked up a book on Mother Theodore. He has requested prayers and relics. We've been in communication. He's even shared some of his recipes with me," she remarked.
Sister Jan said there are several committees working to carry forward the story of Saint Mother Theodore in various ways, most notably focusing on the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 21-23, 2011. Keep watching for details about that exciting weekend.
And if you see Sister Jan around the motherhouse grounds, or find her at a meeting or event, watch out, her enthusiasm is contagious.
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